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Amanda Jennings

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Cyber Security Engineer III / Scrum Master

Charter Communications
07.2017 - Current
  • Company Overview: Threat Detection and Response
  • Translate cyber threat intelligence into actionable monitoring strategies through effective threat modeling
  • Enhance existing incident response methods, tools, and processes
  • Corporate Communications regarding PCI and NIST Standards
  • Compile and analyze data for management reporting and metrics
  • Aligning Functionality to the MITRE ATTACK Framework
  • Works closely with the Security Operation Center, Legal and Loss Prevention teams to support tier 1 and 2 security incident management
  • Threat Detection and Response
  • Evaluated emerging technologies for their potential impact on organizational security posture, recommending appropriate solutions as needed.
  • Provided training programs for employees on cybersecurity best practices, increasing awareness and fostering a proactive security culture within the organization.
  • Contributed to business continuity planning efforts by assessing potential risks to critical systems and implementing backup strategies that ensured minimal downtime during disaster recovery scenarios.
  • Designed and implemented employee awareness campaigns, raising the level of security consciousness within the organization and reducing incidents related to human error.
  • Streamlined communication between departments regarding cybersecurity matters by creating an effective reporting structure that enabled prompt action against identified threats.
  • Performed risk assessments on new projects and initiatives, identifying potential threats early in the planning process to ensure proper mitigation strategies were implemented from the outset.
  • Led a team of security analysts to monitor and analyze potential risks, ensuring timely threat mitigation and incident response.
  • Worked with teams to develop company-wide information assurance, security standards and procedures.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to integrate security measures into software development processes, enhancing overall application security.
  • Coordinated with third-party security information and event management (SIEM) providers to maintain protections and predict threats.
  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
  • Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
  • Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
  • Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
  • Conducted daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective communication among team members.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives through regular retrospective meetings with the team.
  • Resolved conflicts and facilitated open communication among team members, promoting a healthy work environment.
  • Optimized resource allocation by identifying and addressing bottlenecks in project workflows, leading to reduced time-to-market for product releases.
  • Acted as go-to resource for engineering team, providing clarity on tasks, gathering missing assets or requirements and handling project changes.
  • Maintained up-to-date project documentation, enabling clear communication and transparency among stakeholders.
  • Reduced bottlenecks in development process by actively removing impediments and facilitating solutions.
  • Wrote, updated and maintained project documentation.

Business Architect

Charter Communications
10.2006 - 07.2017
  • Company Overview: Enterprise Architecture
  • Develop and approve project plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Define and analyze objectives, scope, issues, or organizational impact of information systems.
  • Evaluate existing systems to determine effectiveness and implement change management.
  • Responsible for all Procurement Activities around new tools for the Business Analyst group
  • Complete models and simulations, using manual and automated tools, to analyze or predict system performance under different operating conditions within Casewise and Visual Paradigm.
  • Managed a team of 6 Architects
  • Responsible for consolidating the enterprise applications after merger based on functionality
  • Merger and Acquisition Lead for the Application Portfolio Program between Time Warner and Charter Communications
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Promoted standardization across departments by developing reusable architectural components that could be easily integrated into various business processes.
  • Evaluated emerging trends in technology and industry best practices to inform future decisions on IT investments and enterprise-wide strategies.
  • Facilitated communication between stakeholders, ensuring a clear understanding of project goals and desired outcomes.
  • Directed and led documentation of business requirements, functional specifications, and other client deliverables.
  • Developed robust strategic plans for successful business transformation, resulting in improved organizational performance.
  • Reduced operational costs by identifying areas of improvement and proposing cost-effective alternatives within the organization''s architecture.
  • Partnered with stakeholders to build business cases and created portfolio proposals to achieve outcomes.
  • Led efforts to align departmental goals with overall corporate objectives through the creation of a comprehensive business capability map.
  • Engaged with business partners at various levels of hierarchy to understand business strategy and identify various outcomes.
  • Spearheaded the development of a unified enterprise architecture framework, leading to better alignment between IT systems and business objectives.
  • Built digitization roadmap of processes, policies, and data, and system changes to achieve business outcomes.
  • Managed large-scale projects from initiation through completion, consistently delivering results within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
  • Served as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring that all parties were informed and engaged throughout project lifecycles.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions addressing complex business challenges.

Manufacturing Operator

Metzler Automotive (Henniges, BTR)
01.1998 - 01.2005
  • Assisted in the production, assembly, installation, and inspection of automotive parts in a factory setting
  • Maintaining production line processes, making equipment adjustments, reporting on production and quality
  • Preparing lines for production to produce Weather Stripping for various automobiles
  • Ensure compliance with ISO
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, equipment operation, and best practices, fostering a positive work environment and team cohesion.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Provided timely feedback to management regarding potential bottlenecks within the production process, facilitating prompt resolution and minimizing disruptions.
  • Exceeded safety standards by consistently following guidelines and participating in regular safety training sessions.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean workplace environment free from debris and hazards by closely following housekeeping protocols.
  • Collaborated with Quality Assurance teams in conducting regular inspections of finished products, ensuring all items met established quality standards.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless communication and efficient workflow in the manufacturing process.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by implementing process improvements and troubleshooting equipment issues.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills while resolving complex manufacturing challenges under tight deadlines.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
  • Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.

Education

Certificate - Cybersecurity

Cornell University
01.2025

Technical Degree - Information Technology

Vatterott College
St. Charles, Missouri
01.2004

Certificate - undefined

Project Management Academy
01.2019

Coursework - Business Economics

Southeastern Community College
Keokuk, Iowa
01.2000

Skills

  • Threat Detection and response
  • Project Management
  • BPM
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Waterfall Methodologies
  • Python
  • Varonis
  • MITRE ATTACK
  • PowerShell
  • Microsoft Office
  • Tableau
  • Splunk
  • Tanium
  • SharePoint
  • Microsoft 365
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Security compliance auditing
  • Cloud security proficiency
  • Incident response management
  • Security architecture design
  • Security policy development
  • Data loss prevention techniques
  • Threat intelligence analysis
  • Malware analysis and reverse engineering
  • Virtualization security management
  • Social engineering defense strategies
  • Intrusion detection
  • SIEM provider management
  • Threat analysis
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Time management
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Team building

Affiliations

  • Project Management Institute
  • Metrolina Project Management Group
  • WICT (Women in Cable Telecommunications)
  • WIT (Women in IT)
  • NAMIC

Timeline

Cyber Security Engineer III / Scrum Master

Charter Communications
07.2017 - Current

Business Architect

Charter Communications
10.2006 - 07.2017

Manufacturing Operator

Metzler Automotive (Henniges, BTR)
01.1998 - 01.2005

Technical Degree - Information Technology

Vatterott College

Certificate - undefined

Project Management Academy

Coursework - Business Economics

Southeastern Community College

Certificate - Cybersecurity

Cornell University

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